Our Consultants are now preparing a draft strategy and after it is approved by Council, the draft will be made available to the community for comment and feedback. More updates will be posted on this page.

South West Slopes Regional Waste Management Group
The South West Slopes Regional Waste Management Group (SWRWMG) is a collective of four (4) local Council areas that manage the transport and disposal of waste at the regional landfill managed by Ecofil Pty Ltd in Jugiong.

CBRJO Waste & Resource Recovery Group
The Canberra Region Joint Organisation explores resource recovery on a larger scale, providing a forum for councils, state agencies and other stakeholders to work together at a regional level to identify shared priorities and deliver regional projects.

Programs

FREE E-WASTE DISPOSAL
Free e-waste disposal is available for TVs and personal computers.

E-waste collection is available at three sites in the Hilltops area;

Young Victoria St (contact 02 6382 2980)

Boorowa Landfill (contact 02 6380 2000)

Murrumburrah Waste Transfer Station (contact 02 6386 2305)

DrumMUSTER
Council is an active and registered participant of the DrumMuster Scheme for the return of used agricultural, farm and veterinary chemical containers. These drums can be delivered to Council’s facilities at:

Young Victoria St (contact 02 6380 2980)

Boorowa Landfill (contact 02 6380 2000)

Galong and Jugiong Waste Transfer Stations (contact 02 6386 2305)

HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL CLEANOUT
The Household Chemical Cleanout event is held once a year, normally mid year, where residents can drop off their unwanted household chemicals free of charge.

Chemicals include:
You can take household quantities of the following household chemical, and items – up to a maximum of 20 litres or 20 kilograms of a single item.

Solvents and household cleaners

Floor care products

Ammonia-based cleaners

Pesticides and herbicides

Poisons

Pool chemicals

Hobby chemicals

Motor fuels

Fluorescent globes and tubes

Acids and alkalis

Smoke detectors

Paint and paint-related products

Gas bottles

Fire extinguishers

Car and household batteries

Motor oils and cooking oils

Business-related and commercial quantities of chemicals are not accepted. Please inquire with a commercial waste operator or visit www.businesrecycling.com.au for commercial waste disposal.

The event is hosted by Council through the support of the NSW EPA.

Kerbside collection services

The collection services available depends on where you live in the Hilltops area.

Harden & Young Residential Areas have a three-bin service (garbage, recycling and greenwaste);

Boorowa has a two-bin service (garbage & recycling), and
Galong village has a garbage service.

Other village and rural areas do not have a collection service at this time.

If any of your bins have not been emptied, one of the following may have occurred:
• The incorrect bin being left out;
• The bin was too heavy for the truck to lift;
• The bin was not facing the right direction (wheels away from the kerb);
• The bin was obstructed;
• Contamination of the bin with the incorrect waste item; or
• Other service issue as detailed.

Garden Organics
A green waste/garden organics collection service is provided for residents in the Harden and Young residential areas and has a light green lid. Boorowa does not currently receive this service.
What goes in your greenwaste bin: Click here.

Lost, stolen and damaged bins
If one or more of your bins are stolen, please contact Hilltops Council on 6380 1200 and we will be able to assist you.

Waste & resource recovery facilities

Hilltops Council administers several facilities across the area. Some of these are licensed facilities by the NSW Environment Protection Authority, however all operate under guidelines issued under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Guidelines as issued by the EPA.

Council encourages all residents to reduce, reuse and recycle, and asks that residents follow signage and directions given to ensure that sustainable waste services can continue to be offered to its residents.

OTHER VILLAGE FACILITIES
Other village landfill/transfer stations are accessible to residents eligible for the service. Village facilities are available for household waste and recycling only. All other waste materials must be disposed of at the appropriate facility in Young, Boorowa or Harden.